Juniors sharpen skills at Ike Eisenhauer State Farm Insurance tourney

July 11, 12, and 13 saw an invasion of the Coronado Center Tennis Center by more than 100 junior tennis players from around Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Missouri, including five local players.

Sponsored by Ike Eisenhauer Insurance and Village Villas, this popular 21-year-old tournament gives juniors the chance to sharpen their games and earn ranking points in USTA competition.

Obviously, the very sizeable trophies are also a big draw. Levels ranged from 10 and under through 18 and under where the youngsters exhibited exemplary tennis knowledge and court manners. Their senior observers might take note.